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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.82, 1,001.86 and 283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.82, 1,001.86 and 283.07 is: 424.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.82 : 1,001.86 = 283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.82/1,001.86 = 283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.82x = 1,001.86 × 283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.82x = 283,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,590.09/667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.65

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